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[FreedomEclipse]

Finished the last episode of DBS.... All in all, its kinda meh but maybe im bias because I like the more story driven side of things from the previous series's.

I think it was OK but not as exciting and 'suspenseful' as the previous series's.

If i hadnt started watching DBS or even heard of it, I would have no problems skipping it

 

[djisas]

It was a good watch for old fans, Berus was a good character addition the action was good, maybe not Z good, but hey, I look forward to watch the sequels, maybe they add android 21...

 

[jormungand]

I really liked watching DBS even being a fan of DBZ i was not comparing the story or the animation i was just enjoying the whole thing just because of the old times. Whis and Beerus , yes they were a great addition to the series. Looking forward for the movie.

 

[StrayKAT]

This may sound ridiculous, but I finally got around to Evangelion after all of these years.

Boy is that overrated. And what was there didn't make a lot of sense.

 

[GoldenX]

IMHO DB was trash when I was a kid, it's even worse now.

This may sound ridiculous, but I finally got around to Evangelion after all of these years.

Boy is that overrated. And what was there didn't make a lot of sense.

It's much worse if you watch it in one sitting. And I hope you watched the true ending with End of Evangelion?

 

[StrayKAT]

IMHO DB was trash when I was a kid, it's even worse now.



It's much worse if you watch it in one sitting. And I hope you watched the true ending with End of Evangelion?

Is that the movie? Because I watched it too. It was better than the series ending, but still kind of sad. Seemed like the message was that idealizing Rei was a bad idea, and that he should be happy with the abusive chick. And I'm guessing this was also supposed to be some metaphor for the fantasy world vs the real world? lol. Not sure.

 

[GoldenX]

Idealizing Rei meant that suffering was not good and living in a fantasy world was better, Shinji even after suffering the whole series still choose to try and be happy in the real world, leaving the option of anyone that wants to come with him too open. So Asuka also appears, even after all the hate and suffering, she chooses to live.
The strangling ending is the director's way of saying FU to the fans and sponsors.

It's not a good series, but it's very memorable, specially the screams.

 

[StrayKAT]

Idealizing Rei meant that suffering was not good and living in a fantasy world was better, Shinji even after suffering the whole series still choose to try and be happy in the real world, leaving the option of anyone that wants to come with him too open. So Asuka also appears, even after all the hate and suffering, she chooses to live.
The strangling ending is the director's way of saying FU to the fans and sponsors.

It's not a good series, but it's very memorable, specially the screams.

What did he work on before that? I just wonder what made him so cynical. Obviously he had enough freedom to make Evangelion the series that he wanted, even while thumbing his nose at the end. The advertisers didn't seem all that oppressive if he was allowed to do that.

It's funny that a creator was this sophisticated about it though, at this point in time.. because anime was still relatively fresh back then. It's only grown since.

 

[GoldenX]

What did he work on before that? I just wonder what made him so cynical. Obviously he had enough freedom to make Evangelion the series that he wanted, even while thumbing his nose at the end. The advertisers didn't seem all that oppressive if he was allowed to do that.

It's funny that a creator was this sophisticated about it though, at this point in time.. because anime was still relatively fresh back then. It's only grown since.

Nausicaa is one of his jobs, for example.

He can't follow a script, he draws the story on the go. So in the final chapters, when there was no more money (sponsors left, due to censorship, Eva was emitted on general public hours), he changed the ending multiple times, deciding for a happy ending at the last moment (congratulations!).
After that, becoming famous for his work, sponsors were trying to get back in the franchise, fans were screaming for a proper ending, and he was PISSED. So, End of Eva.
It's said that the current "stupid moe" trend is thanks to him and Evangelion. And all the expies and copies of Asuka and Rei.

Look at Rebuild of Evangelion now if you want, a remake of the series. First movie is copypasta with a much better positron sniper duel at end, second movie is awesome and changes course heavily, third movie is a disaster, but could lead to an awesome final movie. The last movie, still unreleased, is Half-Life 3.
Or if you want a good laught, check Evabridged by gigguk on youtube (based on the first rebuild movie).

ED: is "emitted" the right word in english for the time of transmission of a TV program?

 

[StrayKAT]

Nausicaa is one of his jobs, for example.

He can't follow a script, he draws the story on the go. So in the final chapters, when there was no more money (sponsors left, due to censorship, Eva was emitted on general public hours), he changed the ending multiple times, deciding for a happy ending at the last moment (congratulations!).
After that, becoming famous for his work, sponsors were trying to get back in the franchise, fans were screaming for a proper ending, and he was PISSED. So, End of Eva.
It's said that the current "stupid moe" trend is thanks to him and Evangelion. And all the expies and copies of Asuka and Rei.

Look at Rebuild of Evangelion now if you want, a remake of the series. First movie is copypasta with a much better positron sniper duel at end, second movie is awesome and changes course heavily, third movie is a disaster, but could lead to an awesome final movie. The last movie, still unreleased, is Half-Life 3.
Or if you want a good laught, check Evabridged by gigguk on youtube (based on the first rebuild movie).

ED: is "emitted" the right word in english for the time of transmission of a TV program?

I've never seen it used that way, but technically, it fits. I would say "released" is the typical way of saying that though.

 

[GoldenX]

Released sounds like it's for the first chapter, I'm searching for the word used regularly, weekly.

 

[StrayKAT]

Released sounds like it's for the first chapter, I'm searching for the word used regularly, weekly.

Maybe there is a better word, but I'm stumped.

I just wouldn't use emit, because nowadays, it's used more as a word for particles. Like "emitting light", "emitting sound", "the Sun emitting rays", etc..

 

[GoldenX]

Well, a TV program is a form of telecommunication with electromagnetic waves, we use it in spanish.

Anyway, on topic, Violet Evergarden is still great, A Place Further than the Universe is even better, and Ancient Magus Bride ended without a bang.

 

[StrayKAT]

Well, a TV program is a form of telecommunication with electromagnetic waves, we use it in spanish.

Anyway, on topic, Violet Evergarden is still great, A Place Further than the Universe is even better, and Ancient Magus Bride ended without a bang.

That's pretty cool actually. I could see how it could work, but I doubt it'll catch on here. It's almost too "scientific" sounding in English to be used casually. If that makes sense.

But yes, back on topic.

 

[bubbleawsome]

It could be broadcast weekly

I'll also agree eva is really something totally different. I quite liked it.

 

[GoldenX]

Broadcast, that's what I was looking for, thanks.

Best scream, Eva Mass Produced Series on Pilot 02, or Pilot 03 after fight?

 

[StrayKAT]

Doh. Yes, broadcast is the best term.

Speaking of broadcasts, are there any TV shows with high quality animation, on par with feature films? I've seen some good TV animation, but movies always looks better (for example, the GITS or Cowboy Bebop movies vs the series). There are old films from the 90s that still look better than some modern series.

 

[GoldenX]

Violet Evergarden makes reality look bad, but you better like sad stories.

 

[StrayKAT]

Violet Evergarden makes reality look bad, but you better like sad stories.

Hmm apparently it's coming on Netflix (already due this spring). Maybe I'll wait for this instead of a lower quality stream.

 

[GoldenX]

A Place Further than the Universe ended, with something rare, a proper ending. I loved it, should be the best of the season.

 

[StrayKAT]

A Place Further than the Universe ended, with something rare, a proper ending. I loved it, should be the best of the season.

Hah.. is that really rare? I seem to mostly be satisfied (except the aforementioned Evangelion).

 

[GoldenX]

If you don't end up hanging for a next season that never comes, then it's usually a simple ending without any final message. Or, you know, the protagonist is so broken that he strangles his crush in a post-apocalyptic red beach.

 

[StrayKAT]

If you don't end up hanging for a next season that never comes, then it's usually a simple ending without any final message. Or, you know, the protagonist is so broken that he strangles his crush in a post-apocalyptic red beach.

Well, there are two that I really love that left me hanging. Great Teacher Onizuka and Nana. Yet both were about 50 episodes, so there was quite a bit to watch to begin with.

 

[bubbleawsome]

I think I'm usually just upset that they've ended, but then if they don't end I get upset that they were dragged on too long. I'm hard to please.

 

[StrayKAT]

I think I'm usually just upset that they've ended, but then if they don't end I get upset that they were dragged on too long. I'm hard to please.

I'd prefer shows stay at 20 episodes or so. And I definitely can't hang with the likes of DBZ, Naruto, etc.. I loved those two above, since they were so great.. but 50 is pushing it.